1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG Invocation given by Pastor Brian Young of Word Power Church
APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS 4A. 17-0251 Presentation of the Fire Protection Rating for League City by Texas State Fire Marshal Chris Connealy (City Manager) 4B. 17-0207 Presentation of the City of League City's Citizen University Certificates (Mayor Pro Tem Kinsey and Council Member Gripon) 4C. 17-0254 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing Marcela Zapata (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Gripon) 4D. 17-0244 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing April as "National Sexual Assault Awareness Month" (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie) 4E. 17-0241 Presentation regarding Surge Suppression System/Ike Dike by Dr. Sam Brody, Director of the Center for Texas Beaches and Shores Presentation regarding “Surge Suppression System/Ike Dike” by Dr. Sam Brody, Director, Center for Texas Beaches and Shores (City Manager) 4F. 17-0242 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-46 to appoint members to the League City Clean and Green Committee (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie) 4G. 17-0243 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-47 to appoint members to the League City Transportation Committee (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT League City Lions Club (Council Member Gripon and Council Member Dugie) Mission: To empower volunteers to serve our community, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote understanding through our Lions Club
17-0237 Hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-20.D entitled “Powers and Responsibilities” for new regulations allowing for administrative adjustments to be permitted by the City Planner (Director of Planning and Development)
17-0238 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-20.D entitled “Powers and Responsibilities” for new regulations allowing for administrative adjustments to be permitted by the City Planner (Director of Planning and Development)
17-0230 Hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-120.B entitled “Accessory Structures” to allow shipping containers to be permitted as an accessory structure in certain instances (Director of Planning and Development)
17-0232 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-120.B entitled “Accessory Structures” to allow shipping containers to be permitted as an accessory structure in certain instances (Director of Planning and Development)
17-0239 Hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Signs” by amending Section 90-10 entitled “Non-Conforming Signs” to allow for certain exemptions to the non-conforming sign ordinance (Director of Planning and Development)
17-0240 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Signs” by amending Section 90-10 entitled “Non-Conforming Signs” to allow for certain exemptions to the non-conforming sign ordinance (Director of Planning and Development)
CITIZENS REQUEST FOR HEARING BEFORE CITY COUNCIL The privilege of speaking at this time is limited to the following persons: residents, persons having an ownership interest in property or a business located within the City, or their attorneys. A statement of no more than 3 minutes may be made. There will be no yielding of time to another person. State law prohibits the Mayor and members of the City Council from commenting on any statement or engaging in dialogue without an appropriate agenda item being posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Comments should be directed to the entire Council, not individual members of Council or staff. If addressing a specific agenda item, speakers must keep their remarks specific to the item being considered by the City Council. Any speaker making personal attacks or using vulgar or profane language shall forfeit his/her remaining time and shall be seated.
COMMENTS/REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed. 9A. 17-0180 Presentation of the Investment Report of the City of League City for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 (Assistant City Manager)
10. CONSENT AGENDA 10A. 17-0252 Consider and take action on a resolution to approve the purchase of replacement Self Contained Breathing apparatus backpacks with Municipal Emergency Services through HGAC Contract EE08-15 for an amount not to exceed $140,827 (Fire Chief) 10B. 17-0223 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one year contract extension with Wittman Enterprises, Inc. for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billing, through May 28, 2018 for an amount not to exceed $120,000 (Fire Chief) 10C. 17-0224 Consider and take action on a resolution adopting the Galveston County, Texas Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of League City, Texas (Emergency Management Coordinator) 10D. 17-0217 Consider and take action to accept the 2017 consumer price index (CPI) adjustment to municipal telecommunications right-of-way access line rates as calculated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (Assistant City Manager) 10E. 17-0216 Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2017 for the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 45 in an amount not to exceed $2,975,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest same for and on behalf of the City of League City (Assistant City Manager) 10G. 17-0247 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a five-year agreement with Aqua Metrics Sales Company through HGACBuy for software services and equipment maintenance in an amount not to exceed $395,000 (Assistant City Manager) 10I. 17-0227 Consider and take action on a resolution approving an amendment to the professional services agreement with Jones & Carter, Inc. for the Dallas Salmon Effluent Discharge Project (WW1601) to increase the scope of services in an amount not to exceed $84,800 (Director of Public Works) 10L. 17-0214 Consider and take action on Ordinance 2017-10 abolishing Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 13 - Second Reading (Assistant City Manager) END OF CONSENT AGENDA
17-0212 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Norton Rose Fulbright to serve as legal counsel for all matters related to the sale of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2017 (Assistant City Manager)
17-0226 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an encroachment agreement with CF LCTX LLC for a menu board sign with canopy and electrical appurtenances within a City-owned 20-foot easement at 1640 West FM 646 (Director of Public Works)
17-0228 Consider and take action on a resolution approving a right-of-way abandonment and conveyance agreement with Jack David Tarpley and Justin Dale Tarpley for the abandonment and conveyance of a 0.418-acre portion of unopened 17th Street abutting and lying between Blocks 164 and 165, Dickinson Townsite Addition in the Perry and Austin League, Abstract No. 19, Galveston County, Texas (Director of Public Works)
17-0225 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an encroachment agreement with Big Diamond LLC for a monument sign within a City-owned 20-foot sanitary sewer easement at 1315 East League City Parkway (Director of Public Works)
NEW BUSINESS 17-0250 Consider and take action on a resolution to rescind the existing lease agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute an operating agreement with the Butler Longhorn Museum for the periods May 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 and fiscal years 2018-2021 (Director of Parks and Cultural Services)
17-0253 Consider and take action on a resolution approving a 3% increase in the employee compensation plan and authorizing the City Manager to provide a 3% cost of living adjustment for all employees, with the exception of City Council appointees, effective May 1, 2017 (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Gross)
17-0231 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VI entitled “Disposition of Surplus Property”, repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict; providing for severability (Assistant City Manager)
16. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 16A. 17-0233 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: Cause No. 12-CV-0053; League City v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (City Attorney) 16B. 17-0234 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding CenterPoint Energy’s proposed increase in rates related to its statement of intent filed on or about November 16, 2016 (City Attorney) 16C. 17-0220 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Public Works) 17. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 17A. 17-0235 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding potential or contemplated litigation, to wit: Cause No. 12-CV-0053; League City v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (City Attorney) 17B. 17-0236 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding CenterPoint Energy’s proposed increase in rates related to its statement of intent filed on or about November 16, 2016 (City Attorney) 17C. 17-0221 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Public Works) 18. ADJOURNMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 2. INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG Invocation given by Pastor Brian Young of Word Power Church
APPOINTMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS 4A. 17-0251 Presentation of the Fire Protection Rating for League City by Texas State Fire Marshal Chris Connealy (City Manager) 4B. 17-0207 Presentation of the City of League City's Citizen University Certificates (Mayor Pro Tem Kinsey and Council Member Gripon) 4C. 17-0254 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing Marcela Zapata (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Gripon) 4D. 17-0244 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing April as "National Sexual Assault Awareness Month" (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie) 4E. 17-0241 Presentation regarding Surge Suppression System/Ike Dike by Dr. Sam Brody, Director of the Center for Texas Beaches and Shores Presentation regarding “Surge Suppression System/Ike Dike” by Dr. Sam Brody, Director, Center for Texas Beaches and Shores (City Manager) 4F. 17-0242 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-46 to appoint members to the League City Clean and Green Committee (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie) 4G. 17-0243 Consider and take action on a resolution amending Resolution No. 2017-47 to appoint members to the League City Transportation Committee (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Dugie)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT League City Lions Club (Council Member Gripon and Council Member Dugie) Mission: To empower volunteers to serve our community, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote understanding through our Lions Club
17-0237 Hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-20.D entitled “Powers and Responsibilities” for new regulations allowing for administrative adjustments to be permitted by the City Planner (Director of Planning and Development)
17-0238 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-20.D entitled “Powers and Responsibilities” for new regulations allowing for administrative adjustments to be permitted by the City Planner (Director of Planning and Development)
17-0230 Hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-120.B entitled “Accessory Structures” to allow shipping containers to be permitted as an accessory structure in certain instances (Director of Planning and Development)
17-0232 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Zoning” by amending Section 125-120.B entitled “Accessory Structures” to allow shipping containers to be permitted as an accessory structure in certain instances (Director of Planning and Development)
17-0239 Hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Signs” by amending Section 90-10 entitled “Non-Conforming Signs” to allow for certain exemptions to the non-conforming sign ordinance (Director of Planning and Development)
17-0240 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Chapter 90 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City entitled “Signs” by amending Section 90-10 entitled “Non-Conforming Signs” to allow for certain exemptions to the non-conforming sign ordinance (Director of Planning and Development)
CITIZENS REQUEST FOR HEARING BEFORE CITY COUNCIL The privilege of speaking at this time is limited to the following persons: residents, persons having an ownership interest in property or a business located within the City, or their attorneys. A statement of no more than 3 minutes may be made. There will be no yielding of time to another person. State law prohibits the Mayor and members of the City Council from commenting on any statement or engaging in dialogue without an appropriate agenda item being posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Comments should be directed to the entire Council, not individual members of Council or staff. If addressing a specific agenda item, speakers must keep their remarks specific to the item being considered by the City Council. Any speaker making personal attacks or using vulgar or profane language shall forfeit his/her remaining time and shall be seated.
COMMENTS/REPORTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed.
REPORTS FROM STAFF MEMBERS Announcements concerning items of community interest. No action will be taken or discussed. 9A. 17-0180 Presentation of the Investment Report of the City of League City for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 (Assistant City Manager)
10. CONSENT AGENDA 10A. 17-0252 Consider and take action on a resolution to approve the purchase of replacement Self Contained Breathing apparatus backpacks with Municipal Emergency Services through HGAC Contract EE08-15 for an amount not to exceed $140,827 (Fire Chief) 10B. 17-0223 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one year contract extension with Wittman Enterprises, Inc. for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billing, through May 28, 2018 for an amount not to exceed $120,000 (Fire Chief) 10C. 17-0224 Consider and take action on a resolution adopting the Galveston County, Texas Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of League City, Texas (Emergency Management Coordinator) 10D. 17-0217 Consider and take action to accept the 2017 consumer price index (CPI) adjustment to municipal telecommunications right-of-way access line rates as calculated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (Assistant City Manager) 10E. 17-0216 Consider and take action on a resolution consenting to the sale of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2017 for the Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 45 in an amount not to exceed $2,975,000 and authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest same for and on behalf of the City of League City (Assistant City Manager) 10G. 17-0247 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a five-year agreement with Aqua Metrics Sales Company through HGACBuy for software services and equipment maintenance in an amount not to exceed $395,000 (Assistant City Manager) 10I. 17-0227 Consider and take action on a resolution approving an amendment to the professional services agreement with Jones & Carter, Inc. for the Dallas Salmon Effluent Discharge Project (WW1601) to increase the scope of services in an amount not to exceed $84,800 (Director of Public Works) 10L. 17-0214 Consider and take action on Ordinance 2017-10 abolishing Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 13 - Second Reading (Assistant City Manager) END OF CONSENT AGENDA
17-0212 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement with Norton Rose Fulbright to serve as legal counsel for all matters related to the sale of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2017 (Assistant City Manager)
17-0226 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an encroachment agreement with CF LCTX LLC for a menu board sign with canopy and electrical appurtenances within a City-owned 20-foot easement at 1640 West FM 646 (Director of Public Works)
17-0228 Consider and take action on a resolution approving a right-of-way abandonment and conveyance agreement with Jack David Tarpley and Justin Dale Tarpley for the abandonment and conveyance of a 0.418-acre portion of unopened 17th Street abutting and lying between Blocks 164 and 165, Dickinson Townsite Addition in the Perry and Austin League, Abstract No. 19, Galveston County, Texas (Director of Public Works)
17-0225 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an encroachment agreement with Big Diamond LLC for a monument sign within a City-owned 20-foot sanitary sewer easement at 1315 East League City Parkway (Director of Public Works)
NEW BUSINESS 17-0250 Consider and take action on a resolution to rescind the existing lease agreement and authorizing the City Manager to execute an operating agreement with the Butler Longhorn Museum for the periods May 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 and fiscal years 2018-2021 (Director of Parks and Cultural Services)
17-0253 Consider and take action on a resolution approving a 3% increase in the employee compensation plan and authorizing the City Manager to provide a 3% cost of living adjustment for all employees, with the exception of City Council appointees, effective May 1, 2017 (Mayor Hallisey and Council Member Gross)
17-0231 Consider and take action on an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VI entitled “Disposition of Surplus Property”, repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict; providing for severability (Assistant City Manager)
16. EXECUTIVE(CLOSED) SESSION(S) 16A. 17-0233 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, to wit: Cause No. 12-CV-0053; League City v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (City Attorney) 16B. 17-0234 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071 Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney Consultation with City Attorney regarding CenterPoint Energy’s proposed increase in rates related to its statement of intent filed on or about November 16, 2016 (City Attorney) 16C. 17-0220 Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.072 Government Code - Deliberations about real property Discuss potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Public Works) 17. ACTION ITEM(S) FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) 17A. 17-0235 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding potential or contemplated litigation, to wit: Cause No. 12-CV-0053; League City v. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (City Attorney) 17B. 17-0236 Consider and take action on consultation with City Attorney regarding CenterPoint Energy’s proposed increase in rates related to its statement of intent filed on or about November 16, 2016 (City Attorney) 17C. 17-0221 Consider and take action on discussion concerning potential purchase or sale of real property interests (Director of Public Works) 18. ADJOURNMENT